Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
2019-nCoV; COVID; COVID-19; COVID19; PUI nCoV; SARS; SARS-CoV-2; Wuhan Cornoavirus, nCoV
Specimen Type
CSF or Plasma
Performing Lab
Univ of Washington Virology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
0.5-1 mL CSF in a sterile container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=4 Hours;Refrigerated=72 Hours; Frozen=>72 Hours
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma or CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Plasma or CSF
Processing Instructions
Complete UW Virology COVID requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated/frozen Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
U0003
Revised
01-22-21
Initials
SL